Blue Mountain Heights vs Highfields
The verdict
Blue Mountain Heights rates higher for education (66 vs 51). Highfields rates higher for liveability (73 vs 33).
Scores
Blue Mountain HeightsHighfields
| Blue Mountain Heights | Highfields | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 41 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 66 | 51 |
| Liveability | 33 | 73 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Blue Mountain Heights | Highfields | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 988 | 8,568 |
| Median age | 47 | 45 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,392 | $1,994 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 51.0% | 37.7% |
| Born in Australia | 83.5% | 85.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.8 |
Growth: Blue Mountain Heights — · Highfields —
Property
| Blue Mountain Heights | Highfields | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | $750 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Blue Mountain Heights | Highfields | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 69 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 911 | 887 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 304 | 315 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,417 | 6,417 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Blue Mountain Heights | Highfields | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 4 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,038 |
See the full school list on each profile: Blue Mountain Heights · Highfields
Transport
| Blue Mountain Heights | Highfields | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 64.0 km | 66.0 km |
Liveability
| Blue Mountain Heights | Highfields | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.0°C | 27.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 16.8°C | 16.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 720 | 720 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 6 |
| Parks | 1 | 21 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 15 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 17 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 110.5 km | 110.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 105.4 km | 106.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.8 km | 11.7 km |
Population & growth
| Blue Mountain Heights | Highfields | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 988 | 8,568 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,112 | 9,640 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 3.00% | 2.99% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Blue Mountain Heights or Highfields?
Highfields has the higher residential safety score (Blue Mountain Heights 69/100 vs Highfields 70/100).
Which has better public transport, Blue Mountain Heights or Highfields?
Blue Mountain Heights and Highfields have similar transport scores.
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